Cakes by Meredith and Meredith Wade Photography 4.8 out of 5.0 4.8/5.0
Voted People Magazine Best Cake in Delaware 2007
Magnolia, DE 19962
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Services: PhotographyWedding Cake
Established: 2003
Employees: 3
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About

Voted BEST CAKE in DELAWARE by People Magazine 2007!!!

"Meredith, your photography is so beautiful and unique and the cake was the best I ever had!!!"  Lisa

Cakes by Meredith creates custom, unique cakes for any special occasion.  We are located in Central Delaware.  Our delivery area includes the entire state, eastern Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey.   Currently we are home-based...however, a new shoppe is underway in the Rehoboth area.

We work closely with each client to make the perfect cake for their event.  All cakes are made from scratch, baked fresh.  We only use real butter buttercream.....the best in Delaware!   We offer many different cake flavors and fillings.  Fondant covered cakes or detail work is also available.

A new addition to our cakery is Meredith Wade Photography......creative and fun photography for your special occasions.  With 15 years of experience in photography, graphic design and photo editing, we strive to capture timeless memories of your special day that will last a lifetime.

The sky is the limit for your special occasion and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Endorsements
Meredith makes amazing cakes! She's definitely one of the best in the area.

Weddings By Cathleen, LLC
I have been working with Meredith for a long time now. My brides that I refer to her always have positive feedback to me. She is very creative and can duplicate just about any type of cake you desire. She has a passion for her work which makes her easy to get along with. She has become the ONLY cake vendor that I will refer people to. Besides the wedding cakes she does birthday, anniversary, cookies and candies. She is definitely the "Peoples" choice as you will see by the magazine she appeared in. The only vendor that was selected from Delaware!

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
Sepia, black and white, selective coloring, custom DVD slideshows with music
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
All lighting
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
All digital
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Self
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
No
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
I do not take more than one wedding per weekend so I'm always available.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Packages based on hours needed, prints, coffee table book
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
Yes, $100/hour
 
Do you charge for travel?
Over 30 miles, yes.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
1 week
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
CD
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
CD is client's to keep
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
The client pays for the photos so they belong to the client. I do retain the right to use my copies.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
Yes
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Yes
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Coffee table book
 
When will the client get the final album?
Usually 4-6 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Cake
Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings?
Yes
 
What are your tasting hours?
By appointment only
 
Describe how you price, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?
By serving
 
Does the price include the top tier of the cake?
Yes
 
Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles?
I am a custom cake maker but can duplicate previous work.
 
What (if any) special ingredients, such as fresh fruits or farm-fresh butter, do you use in your cakes?
Fresh fruits, butter, all cakes made from scratch. The best buttercream in Delaware!
 
On average, how far in advance of the event do you prepare the cake?
Wedding cakes need 3 days from start to finish.
 
How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?
No more than 5
 
Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?
Yes
 
What (if any) cake accessories, such as a cake stand or cake cutter, do you rent out?
Fountain and Riser
 
Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee?
Yes I deliver. Delivery charge is based on mileage.

Tips and Advice
I book quickly for the summer months the autumn before.  You are never too early.  The longer you wait, the higher the probability of date being full.
Make sure your baker and photographer offers a contract with their terms and conditions clearly stated.